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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 682.78 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 682.78 and 260.72 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 682.78 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/682.78 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 682.78 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 178,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,013.39/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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